Name/Title
SlippersEntry/Object ID
G97.100a-bDescription
Pair of woman's slippers of white silk satin, lined with white linen and white kid leather, and bound with white silk ribbon. Very narrow white silk ribbon ties attached at sides for ties. Paper label attached to one insole at instep. Squared toe; flat, straight sole. Hand sewn.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Merritt, IraRole
MakerDate made
1835 - 1850Time Period
19th Century, Early 19th CenturyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
LabelLocation
Insole of one shoeTranscription
IRA MERRITT, / Ladies’ French / SHOEMAKER, / 158 1/2 Bowery / between [Br]oome and / Spring Sts. N.Y.Location
Center of one soleTranscription
11Material/Technique
Pen
